Rebreather Certification

Scuba diving takes you under the sea to see creatures less familiar to most people. Rebreather technology allows deeper dives, for longer periods. Strides in technology have taken rebreathers from the exclusive hands of scientists and military to recreational divers.

  1. Rebreather Technology

    • Rebreathers work by taking exhaled air and forcing it through a chemical scrubber, removing carbon dioxide. Oxygen from a tank supplements the air to bring it back to levels acceptable for breathing. The technology allows more inconspicuous diving, because few, if any, air bubbles are released.

    Beginners

    • You don't have to be an experienced diver to get rebreather certified. Beginning classes often start with classroom instruction and a swimming pool orientation.before taking you out for an open dive.

    Certification Cost

    • The cost to become rebreather certified depends on the school, the level you'd like to reach, the type of rebreather you'd like to use, and the number of open-water dives included. Buckeye Diving School in Bedford, Ohio, charges $528 for a Dräger Semi Closed Rebreather (SCR) certification course with four open-water dives, as of 2010.